Nectarine Salsa

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant nectarine salsa, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors! Packed with juicy, ripe nectarines, crisp red bell pepper, sharp red onion, zesty lime juice, and a hint of jalapeño heat, this salsa offers a refreshing twist on classic salsa recipes. Fresh cilantro adds a burst of herby freshness, while a touch of honey (optional) enhances its natural sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer with tortilla chips or as a flavorful topping for grilled chicken, fish, or pork. This quick, no-cook dish is the ultimate summer condiment, bursting with seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 whole (ripe) nectarines
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 1 whole jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce.

Step 2

Pit and dice the nectarines into small, evenly-sized cubes. Place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Remove the stem, seeds, and membrane from the red bell pepper and dice it finely. Add it to the bowl with the nectarines.

Step 4

Finely chop 1/4 of a medium red onion and add it to the mixture.

Step 5

Deseed and finely dice the jalapeño (or leave the seeds in for extra heat), and add it to the salsa.

Step 6

Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and stir them into the mixture.

Step 7

Add the lime juice, salt, and honey (if you're using it) to the bowl, and gently mix all the ingredients together until well-combined.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice or salt if needed.

Step 9

Cover and let the salsa sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 10

Serve as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or pork, or enjoy with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	705.1 grams (705.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	290

Total Fat 2.20g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1191mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 69.40g	25%
Dietary Fiber 12.10g	43%
Total Sugars 47.80g
Protein 7.20g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 1359mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 85.1%